Activity 2:Policies and ICT

It is imperative that schools have ICT vision and policies so that all stakeholders can be aware of their roles and responsibilities where ICT integration in schools is concerned. Despite precautions at school, open access to the Internet has become an integral part of many children’s lives. A growing danger is presented by the ease of uploading material to the Web. There are some social networking sites which allow children to set up an account and create a web page in minutes. Information given by users is not checked and there are very limited safeguards. Children are being told (often by teenagers) to look at their sites and can end up in dangerous situations. Therefore, it is our responsibility as custodians of these students to ensure that they use ICT tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Vision: The vision is for all students and teachers to acquire the highest quality training, skills and knowledge in using ICTs across all areas of the school’s curriculum so they can be productive and lifelong learners and feel safe when using ICT.

In ten years’ time, I visualize teaching and learning with ICT

J  ICT is fully incorporated into school’s Curriculum

J  Student’s individual ICT capability and understanding are developed

J  Students know how to stay safe online or there is an e-

safety policy

J  Enhanced teaching and learning in other areas of the curriculum by cross curricular use of ICT

J  ICT is used as a tool for learning and investigation

J  Students are confident and capable of using IT throughout their education, home and further work life.

J  Teachers and students’ interests in new technologies are stimulated.

J  Improved communication between school and parents, corporate citizens, donors and other social groups.

J  Access to qualified and competent technical support.

J  Students are assessed in multiple ways.